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Honda plug-in hybrid a work in progress
Of the four plug-in vehicles I’ve long-term tested over the course of the past two years as part of the Sun’s ongoing Driving … Unplugged feature, the 2014 Honda Accord PHEV has been the most...
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A touch of Evolution: Bidding farewell to Mitsubishi’s rally racer
Today, we mark the end of Evolution. New pressures have some to bear, and the survival of the fittest no longer has a place for the survival of the fastest: the mighty Mitsubishi Evo is no more. After...
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Storm driving: the base jumping of motorsport
I’ve got one eye on my sock drawer. The other is glued to the TV where the weather pundits are striking terror with news of the “storm of the season” barrelling east from Ontario and Quebec. It will...
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The hottest ticket in town
Where were you on March 9, 1964? That’s when production of the first Mustang models started at the Ford assembly line in Dearborn, Mich. The revolutionary new car that started the pony car craze was...
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Characters all around us on the road
There is this weekly show on the boob tube that centres on a machine that watches us all, everywhere we go. Person of Interest, it’s called. People running around minding their own business,...
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Motorcycle fatalities on the rise over past few years, Toronto police say
TORONTO — The onset of warmer weather means there will be a lot more motorcycles on the road, and Toronto police say they are also expecting to see more motorcycle crashes. In the past four years,...
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Lexus to show NX crossover in Beijing in pursuit of Audi, BMW buyers
Lexus will show its newest production-ready crossover at the Beijing Motor Show for the first time as it tries to narrow the gap with German luxury car brands in the world’s largest auto market. The NX...
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Jeep unveils six unique off-road concepts
Each year, Jeep hosts the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, where it shows enthusiasts what their SUVs are capable of with just a few performance parts. For this year’s event, which opens tomorrow and...
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Which of Canada’s best selling cars is easiest to repair?
They all look so perfect sitting in a new-car showroom, paint and chrome gleaming to the point where it hurts your eyes. But how will they stand up to the everyday battlefields of the mall parking...
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Recalls expected to cost GM US$1.3 billion
General Motors Co. anticipates taking a first-quarter charge of $1.3 billion primarily for the cost of recall-related repairs that may lead to the automaker’s first quarterly loss in more than four...
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Weekly Roundup: New reviews and most popular stories
Most popular stories: 5. Vintage car ads offer glimpse into the past Evocative, colourful and sometimes controversial, these retro ads give us a peek into the past 4. Why do thieves target Canada’s...
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5 real dream cars that were killed before production
Turning a concept car into a production car is a huge process. It takes months of design work, focus groups and engineering to produce a car that can be sold. Sometimes, this process can take years....
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On The Road with the Nifty Fiftys
CALGARY – Robins are a harbinger of spring weather, and the ever-cheerful red-breasted birds have returned to Calgary. It’s no fluke, then, that the robin has become a mascot of the Nifty Fifty’s Ford...
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Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible bows ahead of New York Auto Show
Since it hit the market last year, GM has been pulling out all the stops to make the Chevrolet Corvette sharper than ever before. The “base” Stingray has already proven itself to be a capable sports...
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Refreshed Chevrolet Cruze revealed ahead of New York Auto Show
GM has unveiled the refreshed 2015 Chevrolet Cruze ahead of this week’s New York Auto Show, introducing updated styling up front and a handful of new technology inside. The biggest cosmetic changes to...
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Gallery: 16 exquisite cars auctioned off in Palm Beach
If you’re big into classic cars, chances are Barrett-Jackson auctions are on your radar. This weekend, Palm Beach, Fla., played host to the latest, seeing a seemingly endless variety of cars. Anything...
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Refreshed 2015 Volkswagen Jetta to debut at New York Auto Show
The popular Volkswagen Jetta, which will have its global debut at the New York Auto Show this week, gets styling upgrades and a host of new safety options for the 2015 model year. The 2015 Jetta gets...
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Redesigned Nissan Murano unveiled ahead of New York Auto Show
With the New York Auto Show just days away, Nissan has pulled the wraps off its latest Murano SUV. The biggest changes are on the outside, where the new Murano bears a very strong resemblance to last...
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Kia introduces all-new 2015 Sedona minivan
Although the minivan market has dwindled significantly in popularity, Kia is sticking by its guns with a redesigned 2015 Sedona. Like many of Kia’s offerings over the past few years, the Sedona will be...
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The best and worst infotainment systems in the industry
As autojournalists, we drive a lot of cars, which means that nearly every week, we’re exposed to a new infotainment system. Infotainment systems play a huge role in whether or not we can recommend a...
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